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We the Living

Ayn Rand
1 min read·eng. We the Living · 1936
Summary by the Litseller editorial team.·Date of publication: 18 December 2024·Updated: 14 November 2026
Brief Overview

Brief Overview

The novel «We the Living» by Ayn Rand tells the story of life in Soviet Russia during the 1920s. The main character, Kira Argounova, strives for freedom and independence in a society where individual rights are suppressed. She dreams of becoming an engineer but faces bureaucracy and injustice. Kira falls in love with Leo Kovalensky, the son of a former aristocrat, and together they try to survive under a totalitarian regime. However, to save Leo, Kira is forced into a relationship with Andrei Taganov, a communist who sincerely believes in the ideals of the revolution. Ultimately, Kira realizes that her dreams and aspirations are incompatible with the reality she lives in. The novel explores themes of freedom, individualism, and the struggle for personal beliefs under oppression.

We the Living
Date of publication: 18 December 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Author: 
Ayn Rand
Original title: eng. We the Living · 1936
Genre: Novel
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